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Trail of Blood Along the Texas Border 1873 Expedition
General Mackenzie leads a border campaign against Comanche raids in 1873. Troops gathered from Fort Richardson to Fort Duncan number about 400, advancing toward Palo Duro. After night skirmishes, a dawn canyon assault drives Indians from villages, with few casualties among the column and heavy destruction of lodges and stock. Continued on page 10.
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Texas
Mackenzie
Fort Richardon
Jacksboro
Fort Duncan
Rio Grande
McTaughliin
McTaughlin
Palo Duro
Caval
Nexterm
Tule Canyon
Canyon
Thomson
Thompson
Ant Thompson
McKenzie
Palo Duro Canyon
Boehm
Beaumont